2009-2010 University Catalog 
  
2009-2010 University Catalog

HHS 465 - Examination and Integration of Professional and Health Care Issues

Credits: 3
Capstone seminar course synthesizing varied dimensions of a health professional’s role in global society. Examines issues in health care through reflection on natural and behavioral sciences, humanities, and other prerequisite course work. Selected topics are examined through reading, writing, and discussion. Builds on knowledge and skills acquired through course work and field experience in the major and general education as well as through life experience. Application of literature in professional practice and related disciplines is expected in both formal and informal writings on issues. Student writings and presentations receive written self-evaluation as well as formal review by peers and multiple faculty members involved in teaching the course. Writing intensive.

Prerequisites
Completion of all general education requirements and English 302. For nursing students: Completion of all junior year nursing courses.

Notes
Required of all undergraduate students enrolled in community health, health systems management, and nursing majors. Meets requirement as synthesis course.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0